The Economic Times

In the 1890s, gold drew up to 3,000 people to Duncan, Colorado; by 1900, most buildings had been dismantled after US marshals moved to remove them

Duncan was a booming settlement that sprang up during Colorado's gold rush in 1874, attracting around 3,000 fortune seekers. Despite its initial promise, the town began to crumble by 1900 due to complicated land ownership disputes. Many families abandoned Duncan, relocating to the nearby Liberty, which also faced a slow decline. This narrative highlights the hardships endured by pioneers in pursuit of wealth during this vibrant yet turbulent era.